Ramnaresh Sarwan batted all day for a superb 184 not out, his third century of the series, to lead West Indies to 398 for five on the third day of the fourth Test against England on Saturday. Sarwan's chanceless innings carried West Indies to within 202 runs of England's first innings 600 for six declared on a day tinged with controversy over umpire referral decisions.
Jamaican Chris Gayle has been appointed captain of West Indies for the forthcoming series against Sri Lanka.
Pakistan beat the West Indies by 24 runs in the second one-day international to clinch the three-match series 2-0 at Sheikh Zayed stadium on Friday.
His teammate Chris Gayle and three South African cricketers have also signed up for the inaugural Indian Premier League, organisers said on Wednesday.
Describing Harbhajan Singh as an important performer for India, West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan said his team would have to "stay positive" against the off-spinner as they meet in the four-match ODI series beginning on Friday.
West Indies have been fined for slow over rate for the second consecutive game after the drawn second Test against Australia.
West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan scored a patient and determined 128 on Tuesday to take his side to a draw on the final day of the second Test against Australia. Australia, 1-0 up in the three-match series, retained the Frank Worrell Trophy.
West Indies took their first innings total to 255 for four in reply to Australia's 479 for seven declared at the end of the third day.
An unbeaten 112 from Shivnarine Chanderpaul guided West Indies to a 21-run victory over England in the second one-day international at Providence Stadium Sunday. The win ties the five match series at 1-1 after England won Friday's opener and sets the contest up nicely before next week's two games in Barbados.
Ramnaresh Sarwan fell just nine runs short of a triple century as the West Indies made 749 for 9 declared in reply to England's 600-6 declared on Day 4 of the fourth Test. England, six without loss at close, trail by 143 runs and now have virtually no chance of winning the series which West Indies lead 1-0 with one match remaining.
England head into the final day of the third Test against West Indies seven wickets away from a victory that would tie the five-game series at 1-1. England captain Andrew Strauss set West Indies a mammoth target of 503 to win after declaring at 221 for eight at the Antigua Recreation Ground on Wednesday and then picked up three wickets as the hosts reached 143-3 at the close.
West Indies captain Chris Gayle planned to celebrate Saturday's first Test victory over England by joining his team's fans for a beer and this time no-one will say a word against him. The last time England played West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston five years ago, they bowled the Caribbean side out for 47 and won by ten wickets and Gayle was the focus of supporter outrage.
Chris Gayle and Ramnaresh Sarwan built a firm foundation for the West Indies as they reached 160 for 1 in reply to England's 318 all out on the second day of the first Test. Skipper Gayle (71) produced a composed innings with the concentration and discipline he has often been accused of lacking and Sarwan (74) was back to form after his disappointing tour of New Zealand.
The West Indies vice-captain said easy victory over Pakistan has lifted team morale.
It was no surprise that all the players in the reserve pool were sold for their base price with former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath topping the list at US $350,000 to Delhi.
The touring West Indies beat New Zealand by five wickets with 1 ball remaining in a weather-affected second one-day international in Christchurch on Saturday.
India's chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar came down hard on ICC match referee Mike Procter, saying he needs to be punished for his role in the Harbhajan Singh racial abuse episode.
Women cricketers Sara McGlashan and Sarah Taylor were also handed the honour.
The two players were fined half their match fees for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
The West Indies Cricket Board has announced a 13-man squad for the first Test against England at Sabina Park, Jamaica, starting on Thursday.
In the absence of Brian Lara and Ramnaresh Sarwan, West Indies will rely on the youngsters to perform against Sri Lanka in the Test series.
Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Dwayne Bravo and Fidel Edwards are also eligible for selection for the second Test against South Africa.
Bennett King is optimistic ahead of next week's first Test against South Africa, despite the contract dispute that has robbed him of seven players, including skipper Brian Lara.
The left-hander will captain West Indies in three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches against England.
Stuart Clark took five wickets to help Australia win the first Test against West Indies on Monday by 95 runs after bowling out the hosts for 191 at Sabina Park.
Sarwan was ruled out of the rest of the tour last week after suffering a shoulder injury while falling awkwardly trying to prevent a boundary on the first day of the second Test.
Kings XI Punjab scored their fifth win in a row when they beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.
Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the West Indies team from the World Cups.
Ramnaresh Sarwan has been appointed West Indies captain following the retirement of Brian Lara, the cricket board (WICB) said on Tuesday.
West Indies scored a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second Test to tie the two-Test series at 1-1.
Sri Lanka clawed their way back into the second Test on Friday, snapping up six West Indies wickets in the final session. The home team was 268 for 7 at close on the second day, having gone into tea in complete command on 133 for 1 in reply to Sri Lanka's 278 all out.
West Indies closed the fourth day of the first Test on 96 for one having been set a victory target of 437 by Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka declared at 476 for eight before West Indies finished on 29 for one on the second day of the first Test.
However, the batsman was named in the 30-member provisional World Cup squad announced by the West Indies board, which included five uncapped players.
Chris Gayle will captain the West Indies for their five one-day matches on their tour of Zimbabwe this month.
The West Indies were 74 for 3, still trailing Pakistan by 205 runs, at the close of the third day in the first Test on Monday.
West Indies selectors called off spinner Omari Banks into their squad on Tuesday for the second Test against Bangladesh at Kingston, Jamaica.
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